Fast Food Strikers Risk Retaliation to Shine Light on Low Wage Crisis

On December 5, fast food workers went on strike in over 100 cities nationwide with support from local Jobs With Justice coalitions. While the fast food workers were within their legal rights to strike, the risk of employer retaliation often looms large when workers take courageous action to speak out for better wages and working conditions.

By taking bold action and risking their livelihoods, and with support from community allies, fast food strikers have spawned new opportunities to elevate the crisis of low wage employment in the media.